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Job Title :
AI Manager, Commercial Aircraft Group
Reporting To:
IT Director - Commercial Aircraft
Work Schedule:
Onsite – Buffalo, NY Job Description
Moog, Inc. is a global leader in high-performance motion control systems, designing and manufacturing advanced solutions that support aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical applications worldwide.
Our Commercial Aircraft Group (CAG) in East Aurora, NY is currently seeking an AI Manager to lead the strategy, adoption, governance, and business enablement of Artificial Intelligence, advanced analytics, and intelligent automation across business and manufacturing operations. In this role, you will serve as the Commercial Aircraft Group's primary AI leader and business partner, responsible for identifying, prioritizing, developing, and delivering AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. You will partner closely with business leaders across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and IT functions to transform business challenges into scalable AI-enabled capabilities that increase productivity, accelerate decision-making, modernize processes, and support digital transformation objectives.
To be considered for this AI Manager role, here's what you'll typically need to bring with you:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Operations Management, or a related field
8+ years of experience leading business transformation, technology programs, digital initiatives, operational excellence, product management, innovation programs, or related leadership activities
Experience developing and executing business strategies, roadmaps, and portfolios across multiple business functions
Proven ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and drive organizational change in complex environments
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business challenges into AI-enabled solutions and measurable business outcomes
Experience developing business cases, prioritizing investments, measuring ROI, and driving technology adoption
Strong communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills
Understanding of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, intelligent automation, and digital technologies
Experience working in manufacturing, aerospace, engineering, supply chain, quality, operations, or other industrial environments is preferred
Ability to operate effectively within enterprise governance frameworks while balancing local business priorities and objectives
Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI, Power Platform, Azure OpenAI, or other enterprise AI platforms is preferred
Experience leading AI, analytics, automation, product management, or digital transformation initiatives
Knowledge of AI governance, Responsible AI, cybersecurity, compliance, and data privacy requirements
Familiarity with ERP, MES, PLM, quality, engineering, and manufacturing systems
Experience driving organizational change management, business process transformation, and technology adoption programs
Professional certifications in Program Management, Product Management, Agile, Change Management, Lean, Six Sigma, or related disciplines are a plus
As our AI Manager, you will make critical contributions by holding responsibility for:
Develop and maintain the Commercial Aircraft Group AI strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned with business objectives, operational priorities, and enterprise AI direction
Partner with business and functional leaders to identify strategic opportunities where AI can improve productivity, quality,…